Introduction

Calmet, Xavier; Carr, Bernard; Winstanley, Elizabeth

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-38939-9_1

Xavier Calmet¹⁵,
Bernard Carr¹⁶ &
Elizabeth Winstanley¹⁷

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We discuss the fundamental distinction between quantum and classical black holes. We outline the wide range of ways in which black holes may form, indicating their possible location and formation epochs. Finally, we emphasize the crucial role of black holes in linking microphysics and macrophysics.

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Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QH, UK
Xavier Calmet
Department of Physics and Astronomy, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, UK
Bernard Carr
School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sheffield, Hounsfield Road, Hicks Building, Sheffield, S3 7RH, UK
Elizabeth Winstanley

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Calmet, X., Carr, B., Winstanley, E. (2014). Introduction. In: Quantum Black Holes. SpringerBriefs in Physics. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-38939-9_1

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